Surrey · England
Wedding paella catering in Horley, Surrey
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Horley.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening food for extra guests
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering for Horley events
About our wedding paella catering in Horley
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal. For weddings with a Spanish theme and weddings with mixed diets, we can cook table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella and more.
A wedding in Horley might mean a ceremony at a local church followed by a reception in a garden, marquee or hall. That is ideal for live paella: we can cook during the photos. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Paella compared with other options
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Horley
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Horley
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning a paella wedding in Horley
Horley is about 5 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Horley. Horley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Reigate Heath is close by, and the countryside around Horley suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Horley, such as St Wilfrid's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Horley, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in RH6, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Station Road, High Street and Church Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Horley sits on or near the A23 and B2036, so getting the burners and pans to your wedding is simple. For weddings just outside Horley, we cover Hookwood (1 mile south-west), Fernhill (2 miles south-east), Burstow (2 miles south-east), Smallfield (2 miles east) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (4 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (4 miles north), Caterham (8 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles north-west). Horley is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with plenty of venues for weddings.
Nearby you will also find Reigate Castle (4.5 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Horley includes Reigate Heath.
- Schools near Horley include Oakwood School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull pub (under half a mile west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Horley: your questions answered
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Horley close to London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if our speeches run late?
It happens. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it’s ready when you are.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Horley.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Enquire early for peak dates
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Towns and villages near Horley
Also in Horley
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in Horley at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Horley, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Read more
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff